Memphis Showboats Steam Past New Orleans Breakers In Upset

The Memphis Showboats made an impressive entrance at Protective Stadium on Mother’s Day, prepared to face a New Orleans Breakers team that had remained undefeated thus far in the USFL. Let’s take a look at what happened, as an upset went down which surprised many fans.

Scoring Summary

The game commenced in favor of the Memphis Showboats, while the New Orleans Breakers struggled to find their footing. The Showboats’ steadfast defense effectively thwarted the Breakers, who seemed to be lacking their usual tenacity.

Boats defense showing up early today!😤 pic.twitter.com/v3uG7iFnhk

— Memphis Showboats (@USFLShowboats) May 14, 2023

Notably, the Showboats defensive unit forced the Breakers’ offense to commit three turnovers within the first half, which was an unprecedented event considering that the Breakers had only committed three turnovers all season.

In this game, QB Cole Kelley demonstrated his exceptional abilities, effectively decimating the Breakers’ defense. While Breakers QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson is usually a steadying presence, he failed to overcome the challenges posed by Memphis’ stout defense, resulting in two fumbles and an interception. USFL’s league rushing leader Wes Hills was also held in check, rushing for only a little over 30 yards.

One unexpected outcome for the Breakers was the understated performance of RB Anthony Jones, who filled in for an injured Wes Hills on one series and managed to score on a flat route in the red zone during that drive.

Just how we called it 😤 TOUCHDOWN!@BrockHuard heard it first on the sideline! pic.twitter.com/hOZa6K8Bvt

— New Orleans Breakers (@USFLBreakers) May 14, 2023

As the game came to a close, Memphis forced a stop on 4th and 5, as Jermaine Kelly made an incredible play on the ball. Then, an offsides penalty negated a stop, which resulted in the Showboats coming away victorious.

NOT ON OUR WATCH 🚫 pic.twitter.com/8JG753CQ4D

— Memphis Showboats…